Accounting Manager

Manage day-to-day accounting activities to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal policies, SOX Controls, and external audit requirements Manage general ledger accounting functions, including allocations, payroll accounting, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals, and cash Prepare and book journal entries with supporting documentation Own multi-state payroll accounting and processing in Paylocity, including tax setup and compliance, payroll journal entries, reconciliations, and troubleshooting Prepare weekly vendor changes and vendor payment runs, detecting and escalating suspicious changes and duplicate payments Manage the employee expense reimbursement program, including expense reporting administration, policy compliance reviews, employee support, and reconciliations Coordinate Finance onboarding and offboarding activities, including system access provisioning, user maintenance, and training Prepare quarterly government census/statistical filings Assist with 401K and quarterly and year-end financial audit activities Monitor and analyze financial accounting data Perform ad hoc analysis and projects Partner with Finance and Accounting stakeholders and teams across the Company Liaise with external auditors to close PBC requests and auditor inquiries Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including direct, hands-on multi-state payroll experience Proficiency in payroll processing, tax filings, and reporting; ability to work independently in the system Strong technical accounting skills, including independently preparing and booking journal entries and reconciling complex accounts Experience with accounts payable/vendor management controls and understanding of fraud risk indicators Excellent verbal and written communication abilitiesAbility to prioritize workloads, meet deadlines, and respond to changing priorities in a hyper-growth environment Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required Experience with Oracle Fusion, Paylocity, Fidelity, and Concur is a plus Previous Life Sciences or Biopharma experience is a plus Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in managing accounting activities in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX Controls, with a strong focus on multi-state payroll processing and financial analysis. Proficient in preparing journal entries, managing accounts payable, and liaising with external auditors. Highest-signal resume keywords Multi-State Payroll Accounting U.S. GAAP Compliance Journal Entry Preparation Accounts Payable Management Financial Analysis ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Accounting Payroll Processing Tax Filings Journal Entries Reconciliation Vendor Management Financial Auditing Expense Reporting Financial Data Analysis Compliance Reviews Soft Skills Verbal Communication Written Communication Workload Prioritization Deadline Management Adaptability Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Bachelor’s Degree in Finance Industry Keywords Life Sciences Biopharma SOX Controls Fraud Risk Indicators Government Census Filings Tools & Technologies Paylocity Oracle Fusion Fidelity Concur Excel PowerPoint #J-18808-Ljbffr